Swimming in Leiden and The Hague
Great news! Starting from August 22nd, you can now enjoy free swimming in The Hague with your USC subscription. But, that’s not all. The brand new swimming pool in Leiden, Combibad De Vliet, located at Marie Diebenplaats 100, will also be opening its doors. Therefore, Vijf Meibad will be officially closed down. In this article, you will find the available time slots for student swimming in both Leiden and The Hague.
Swimming in the Hague
We are pleased to offer 8 swimming activities across 4 different swimming pools in The Hague, starting Tuesday, August 22nd.
Swimming pool Overbosch - Vlaskamp 3, The Hague
Swimming pool Het Hofbad - Ypenburgse Boslaan, 30 The Hague
Swimming pool Het Zuiderpark - Mr. P. Droogleever Fortuynweg 59, The Hague
Swimming pool De Houtzagerij - Hobbemastraat 93, The Hague
Members of the University Sports Centre can swim for free during the following time slots:
- Monday 7:00 – 8:30 Overbosch
- Tuesday 12:00 – 13:00 Overbosch
- Wednesday 7:00 – 8:30 Houtzagerij
- Wednesday 20:30 – 22:00 Hofbad
- Thursday 12:00 – 13:00 Zuiderpark
- Friday 7:00 – 8:30 Houtzagerij
- Saturday 12:00 – 13:00 Zuiderpark
- Sunday 9:30 – 11:00 Hofbad
On your first visit to any swimming pool in The Hague, you will receive a personal swimming pass. To obtain this pass, please identify yourself at the front desk of the swimming pool. This swimming pass is valid for all swimming pools in The Hague, so remember to bring it with you every time you visit. Keep in mind that the swimming pass is free, but a replacement will cost 5 euros when lost.
Swimming in Leiden
A total of 7 swimming activities are available in Leiden, depending on the opening date of Combibad De Vliet, which will hopefully be on Monday, September 4th. Due to construction this could be a little bit later. Make sure to check their website beforehand.
In the new pool, the swimming hours have been extended compared to the previous Vijf Meibad. You can now enjoy swimming during regular opening hours. Additionally, for evening swimming, De Zijl is open on its usual days. Swimming schedules for both locations are:
Combibad De Vliet, Marie Diebenplaats 100, Leiden
- Monday 7:00 am – 11:00 am
- Tuesday 07:00 -12:00
- Wednesday 07:00 – 12:00
- Thursday 12.30 – 15.30
- Sunday 10.30 – 13.30
Swimming Pool De Zijl, Paramaribostraat 66, Leiden
"Dive In: Your Simple Guide to Swimming in Leiden and The Hague Pools"
- Registration: To participate in a swimming activity, you need to register beforehand. You can easily do this in the USC APP or on our website.
- Check-In Process: Once you arrive at the swimming pool, follow these steps to check-in smoothly: a. Open the USC APP on your smartphone. b. Scan the QR code located at the entrance using the USC APP's scanning feature. c. After scanning, the app will display a confirmation screen.
- Access to the Swimming Pool: Show the confirmation screen from the USC APP to the desk employee. They will verify your registration and give you access to the swimming pool.
Enjoy your time at the pool!